UBC Athletics is excited to announce this year's KPMG Thunderbird Scholarship Breakfast keynote speaker, presented by Victory Creative, is legendary NBA analyst and former college basketball coach, Jack Armstrong. Best known as the colourful and entertaining voice of the Toronto Raptors, Armstrong has spent nearly three decades with the Raptors organization, covering basketball for TSN and NBA TV.

In addition to his duties with the Raptors, Armstrong is a studio analyst at TSN for the NCAA Tournament, NBA Finals and NBA Draft; and a television analyst for NCAA basketball on CBS Sports Network, Comcast, Empire Sports Network, Fox Sports, MASN TV and New York/MSG while also working with ESPN's regional coverage and the Atlantic 10 Conference TV Network. His commentating has also extended to the WNBA where he worked for MSG on New York Liberty telecasts for two seasons.



Prior to his career in broadcasting, Armstrong spent more than a decade coaching NCAA basketball. In fact, at just 26 years old, he became the youngest basketball coach in NCAA Div I. Armstrong spent four years as an assistant basketball coach at Fordham University. He then moved to Niagara University and served as an assistant coach for one season before being named head basketball coach of the Purple Eagles while also serving as assistant athletic director. His nine years as head coach was the third longest in school history and his 100 career wins rank fourth on the school's all-time chart. Armstrong earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and New York State Division I Coach of the Year awards. Despite his success on the court, Armstrong is still most proud of his 100 per cent player graduation rate during his stint as head coach.

His extensive experience as a college coach gives Armstrong a unique understanding of the pressure and demands faced by our UBC Thunderbird student-athletes on a daily basis. Armstrong also knows first-hand the incredible benefits that can come with competing and studying at a post-secondary institution.

Armstrong's vast knowledge and passion are well-known and respected throughout the basketball world. His broadcast work has earned him multiple Canadian Screen Awards and this year he was inducted into the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame.

This keynote speech is one you won't want to miss! Join Jack Armstrong and our proud Thunderbird community on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for the KPMG Thunderbird Scholarship Breakfast. Since it began back in 1999, the breakfast has been a paramount fundraising event for UBC Athletics, raising more than $15 million for student-athlete scholarships and awards. The University has once again committed to matching proceeds from ticket sales, creating an opportunity for you to make a powerful impact by supporting the breakfast.

To purchase your ticket today or to support the event as a partner, head to the 2026 event landing page.